Standard Practice for Preparation of Plastics Materials for Electroplating

Importancia y uso:

3.1 A variety of metals can be electrodeposited on plastics for decorative or engineering purposes. The most widely used coating consists of three layers—copper plus nickel plus chromium—for decorative applications. However, brass, silver, tin, lead, cadmium, zinc, gold, other metals, and combinations of these are used for special purposes. The key to producing electroplated plastics of high quality lies in the care taken in preparing plastics for electroplating. The information contained in this practice is useful in controlling processes for the preparation of plastics for electroplating.

Subcomité:

B08.02

Referida por:

B0904-00R21, B0905-00R21, B0604-24, B0999-15R22

Volúmen:

02.05

Número ICS:

25.220.10 (Surface preparation)

Palabras clave:

activation; cleaning; deoxidizing; plastics; preparation; striking ;